It means to see the Absolute Reality, and also to be seen by that Supreme Reality, God. Pilgrimage means living very simply, and going toward what is holy and most sacred, and remaining focused on the opportunity of having a life-changing experience. In this way, we will undergo voluntary austerities for purification to relieve ourselves of lifetimes of karma. This process will help change our consciousness and our perception of our spiritual identity and how we fit into this world and help us gain access to the spiritual dimension through enlightenment.