 He thus came to be known as Thakin Kodaw Hmaing (Master Lord Hmaing), and later Sayagyi (great teacher) Thakin Kodaw Hmaing.He is also considered to be unequalled in another traditional form of poetry called "Laygyo gyi" () which he revived to great effect by giving it a new content of contemporary political issues.Hmaing inspired a whole generation of Burmese nationalists in the fight for independence, fostering immense pride in their own history, language and culture, and more importantly urging them to take direct action such as strikes by students and workers, the subject of "Boingkauk htika" (On Boycott).