A new chapter in Sri Lanka’s literary evolution was marked sixty-five years ago in the bustling streets of Maradana, by a figure who stood behind the pages, quietly. The name, Dayawansa Jayakody has been intertwined with Sri Lankan publishing since, and while he rarely seeks the spotlight, at a time where he is felicitated, it is a necessary moment to reflect on his legacy, with a bit of personal touch representing a much later generation.