Editing Chhayavad (section)

===Legacy===
Despite its decline, Chāyāvād continues to be regarded as a foundational era in modern Hindi literature. Its influence can be seen in the subsequent development of poetic language, symbolism, and literary style. Contemporary literary criticism often reassesses Chāyāvād not just as a romantic movement, but also as a complex and nuanced response to colonial modernity, national identity, and the evolving self. <ref>Rubin, David (1998), p. 47</ref><ref>Singh, Shivkaaran (1967)</ref>