Having studied leadership styles, Pendse believed that a congenial atmosphere for education would inspire even-mindedness, and that intelligence was present among all social castes.

The organization sought to identify intelligence at an impressionable age, and initially conducted enrichment programs at the high school level.

It runs two education experiments: the Gurukul project, which seeks to develop the panchkoshas (five sheaths of personality) and the Kreedakul sports academy.

[11] Jnana Prabodhini Skill Development Center in Pune runs a number of vocational courses to enable individuals upskill themselves and help them get employed.

[12] Jnana Prabodhini's Sanskrit Sanskruti Sangshodhika department trains men and women for priesthood, regardless of gender or caste, which is rare in a profession traditionally dominated by male Brahmins.