Significance
    The return of spring is nature's proof, as the Resurrection is divine proof, that there is no death for the soul, that the Guru principle is eternal. A seed has to lose its outer form ("die") to grow into a tree ("be resurrected or attain life"). Through countless examples like these nature reiterates the importance of conquering (death of) the lower Self to realize (resurrection of) the higher Self. But today there is a general lack of understanding of the spiritual concept of "death" and "rebirth", the method and purpose of "the Mysteries" of which Jesus spoke as a spiritual guide (Guru), for seekers, who courageously undertake spiritual practice for the Resurrection of the Christ (God Principle) within.
    Easter should hence be celebrated to commemorate the spiritual significance of Jesus Christ's Resurrection in the spiritual sense, motivating one to commence spiritual practice. Further, the contemplation on the significance of the Resurrection or one's divine Self need not be limited to only this Sunday, but should be done regularly, 'every Sunday' to gain constant motivation in following the spiritual path.

Celebration
    Many churches conduct sunrise services on Easter Sunday to symbolize the return of light to the world after Jesus' Resurrection. Sunrise service on Easter symbolizes the rising sun as an awakening of the inner Self. The white lily is another symbol of the Resurrection and hence, is the special Easter flower.
    Many Easter customs stem from non-Christian traditions. For example, Easter rabbits and colored eggs have come about as symbols of new life. Easter eggs were first decorated in the late 13th century. The Easter rabbit is a symbol of fertility while colored Easter eggs, consistent with their use in the spring festival of rebirth, symbolize cosmic creation. Christianity adapted these customs to symbolize the rebirth of humanity.
    In the current era of strife (Kaliyuga), the need for understanding and following the spiritual significance of holy days like Easter, by doing daily spiritual practice, is evident. In the Bible, John 3:3, it is stated that 'Except a man be born again he cannot enter the kingdom.' It implies 'being reborn' by attaining dissolution of the individual body, mind, intellect and ego consciousness through spiritual practice to 'enter the kingdom' that is, attain Bliss or realize God, just as Jesus Christ did and merged with God.