- He was one of the earliest Maratha reformers
- He wrote commentary on Bhagvad Gita called as Gnaneswari, popular known as Maratha Bhagvad Gita
- His followers are known as Varkaris.
- They believe in attaining the presence of God through religious songs or Bhajans and prayers.
- They worship Lord Vithoba whom they believe to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
