Answer

When bowing to Maharaj Saheb / Sadhu Saheb or Sadhvi Ji, Jains commonly say:

Matthaena Vandami

It means:

“I bow down with my head.”

This is a respectful Jain expression used while doing vandan or bowing to monks and nuns.

Explanation

In Jain tradition, when we bow to a Sadhu or Sadhvi, we are not worshipping their body or personality. We are showing respect to:

• their renunciation,
• their discipline,
• their spiritual path,
• and the Jain monkhood they represent.

So, while bowing, one may say:

Matthaena Vandami

Some people pronounce it slightly differently depending on region and tradition, such as:

• Matthena Vandami
• Matthaena Vandami

Spiritual Understanding

The feeling behind the words is most important. Bowing should be done with humility, reverence, and respect for the path of liberation.

Takeaway

The common line is:

Matthaena Vandami — “I bow with my head.”