In the light of mysticism, Palm Sunday commemorates an occasion of deep spiritual significance. After eighteen years of meditation, Jesus began to preach the truths he found within himself. The people of his home town heard of his spiritual ideal and realization and throngs came forth to meet him. They welcomed him, waving palms and singing hosannas of praise. This return symbolizes the pilgrimage of self-unfoldment each of us must follow on the path of life. Traveling this inward path we are greeted by the light of our illumined Self.