The sentiment expressing the irrelevance of caste in the eyes of God and in the afterlife is strongly associated with the teachings of Sant Ramanand. A prominent saint of the Bhakti movement in North India during the 14th-15th centuries, Ramanand explicitly preached against caste distinctions and had disciples from various castes, including lower castes and Muslims (like Kabir). His message was one of universal devotion (Bhakti) accessible to all regardless of social status.