 Ravindra Khare states that there are two divergent versions that emerge from the study of texts relating to Ravidas's philosophy.The 17th century Bhaktamal text by Nabhadas provides one version, while the 20th-century texts by Dalits (the modern term for those previously called "untouchables") provide another.According to "Bhaktamal" text, Ravidas was of pure speech, capable of resolving spiritual doubts of those who held discussions with him, was unafraid to state his humble origins and real caste.