<p>The 86-year-old spiritual leader died after a prolonged illness in Andhra Pradesh's Puttaparthi town today morning.<br /><br />"In his demise, the world has lost a highly popular community leader whose mere presence was a source of inspiration to his followers. I pay my respects to the loving memory of Sathya Sai Baba," Sankaranarayanan said.<br /><br />The Governor said in a condolence message that "Sai Baba of Puttarparthi was a fountainhead of goodness and love for humanity. He touched the life of millions of people, rich and the poor, across the world with his simple teachings and services to humanity."<br /><br />The number of educational institutions, hospitals and community initiatives supported or established by him are a standing testimony of the immense good work he did in his life time, Sankaranarayanan said.</p>
<p>The 86-year-old spiritual leader died after a prolonged illness in Andhra Pradesh's Puttaparthi town today morning.<br /><br />"In his demise, the world has lost a highly popular community leader whose mere presence was a source of inspiration to his followers. I pay my respects to the loving memory of Sathya Sai Baba," Sankaranarayanan said.<br /><br />The Governor said in a condolence message that "Sai Baba of Puttarparthi was a fountainhead of goodness and love for humanity. He touched the life of millions of people, rich and the poor, across the world with his simple teachings and services to humanity."<br /><br />The number of educational institutions, hospitals and community initiatives supported or established by him are a standing testimony of the immense good work he did in his life time, Sankaranarayanan said.</p>