Sri Chinmoy first meets with U Thant, the third Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the United Nations in New York.
“Whoever speaks to me about you is all appreciation and I personally feel that you have been doing a most significant task for the United Nations. It has been a great privilege for me to see you. Please feel my sincere respect and concern for what you are doing for mankind.” — U Thant, Third Secretary-General of the United Nations