Sitting in the temple of silence, surrounded by nature, one hears whispers in the wind. It would have been interesting to know which animal totems visited Yogananda.
Into Blue
Sometimes one does not even need nature. Although it is true that the sounds in the wind help bring us within. In lesson 102 The Master speaks of getting beyond thoughts which are the result of sensations or memories of sensations. 'As soon as you become locked in communion with his joy, you can hear the song of God -- Aum, the music of the spheres.' You may even hear this divine music of om and not realize its significance. i can tell u this from experience and i also am close friends with someone who saw the spiritual eye but at the time did not know what it was or did she understand its significance.