 His teachings and verses such as Káyakavé Kailása (Work is the path to Kailash (bliss, heaven), or Work is Worship) became popular.Jyotirao Phule (1827–1890) vehemently criticised any explanations that the caste system was natural and ordained by the "Creator" in Hindu texts.If "Brahma" wanted castes, argued Phule, he would have ordained the same for other creatures.