The inscription on the U Thant Peace Award.
The U Thant Peace Award is presented toPresident Nelson Mandela
South Africa’s visionary oneness-leader
Epitome of humanity’s nobility-aspiration-height
Heroic justice-champion
Radiant patience-embodiment
Illumining forgiveness-ocean
Glowing humility-servant of your suffering and striving people
Towering majesty-king of their blossoming unity-victory-destiny
With our deepest appreciation, admiration and gratitude
Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations
29 January 1996
Sri Chinmoy, Nelson Mandela: the Pinnacle-Pillar of Mother Earth, Agni Press, 1998