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Though Madhurakavi-alwar was older than Nammalwar and belonged to a Brahmin community, he became a disciple of Nammalwar, who was born in a shudra caste called Vellala. By doing so, Madhurakavi-alwar has clearly established that Lord Vishnu is accessible to the people of all castes, and His devotees, Vaishnavas, are above the 

1. caste, 
2. class, 
3. age and 
4. other considerations that are attributed to material bodies.