<p>"I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Sai Baba," he said in a message.<br /><br /> "Sathya Sai Baba was a teacher for millions of people around the world including Nepal," Khanal said, adding that the spiritual leader spread the message of peace across the world.<br /><br /> 86-year-old Sathya Sai Baba, a cult like figure who attracted millions of followers, including the influential, across the globe died yesterday in Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh after battling serious illness for nearly a month.</p>
<p>"I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Sai Baba," he said in a message.<br /><br /> "Sathya Sai Baba was a teacher for millions of people around the world including Nepal," Khanal said, adding that the spiritual leader spread the message of peace across the world.<br /><br /> 86-year-old Sathya Sai Baba, a cult like figure who attracted millions of followers, including the influential, across the globe died yesterday in Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh after battling serious illness for nearly a month.</p>