Answer

In “Namo Loe Savva Sāhūṇaṁ”, we bow down to all true Jain sādhus and sādhvīs in the world — primarily those who are currently living and practicing the path of renunciation.

The word “Loe” means in the world / universe, and “Savva Sāhūṇaṁ” means all sādhus.

Explanation

This line is part of the Navkar Mantra, where we bow to the qualities of spiritually elevated beings, not to a specific individual by name.

In this line, the bowing is to:

• All genuine Jain monks and nuns who have accepted renunciation,
• Those who practice self-control, non-violence, restraint, and spiritual discipline,
• Those who guide others on the path of liberation.

Those who have already passed away are not generally included under the ordinary meaning of “Loe Savva Sāhūṇaṁ” as present sādhus in the world. However, if such souls attained higher spiritual states, they may be venerated under other categories such as Siddha, depending on their state.

Spiritual Understanding

The Navkar Mantra is not about worshipping personalities. It is about bowing to spiritual virtues:

• Right faith,
• Right knowledge,
• Right conduct,
• Renunciation,
• Purity of the soul.

So when we say “Namo Loe Savva Sāhūṇaṁ,” we are expressing reverence toward the living tradition of saintly conduct and restraint.

Takeaway

You are bowing to all true sādhus and sādhvīs presently existing in the world, and more deeply, to the sacred qualities of renunciation and spiritual discipline they represent.