Jnana yoga Shaivism traditions do not consider renunciation necessary for practicing jnana yoga, leaving ascetic yogi lifestyle optional. Spirituality can be pursued along with active life ("karma"), according to Shaiva traditions, and it believes that this does not hinder ones ability to journey towards self (Shiva within) realization. The traditions dwell into this integration of karma yoga with jnana yoga, such as by ranking daily behavior and activity that is done by choice and when not necessary as higher in spiritual terms than activity that is impulsive or forced. The methodology of sravana, manana and nididhyasana similar to Advaita Vedanta are also
Jnana Prabodhini forming and understanding the problems of India. Jnana Prabodhini is a cluster of public charitable trusts and a social movement emphasizing the need of ‘meeting of minds’ working across social, economic, religious and political differences for the goal of upliftment of India. Thus, this is an educational movement in the public domain reaching each and every social and financial strata of the society through all-round development. The rural and under privileged sections of the society get priority in work energy allocation. Jnana Prabodhini works in fields such as education, research, rural development, health, and youth organisation. It spans its presence