Shloka 6.5.1

सेनानिवेशः रामविलापश्च (Encampment on the Northern Shore; Rama’s Lament and Sandhyā)

Devanagari script

सातुनीलेनविधिवत्स्वारक्षासुसमाहिता ।सागरस्योत्तरेतीरेसाधुसेनानिवेशिता ।।।।

Transliteration

sā tu nīlena vidhivat svārakṣāsu samāhitā | sāgarasyottare tīre sādhu senā niveśitā ||6.5.1||

Translation

Then Nīla, observing proper order and arranging the guards, successfully encamped the army on the northern shore of the ocean.

Context

Nila settled the army successfully by making them reside on the northern shore of the sea, as per tradition.

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• Sāgara (the ocean)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma as orderly conduct and responsible protection: even before battle, righteousness appears as discipline, proper procedure, and safeguarding the community.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s forces reach the seashore; Nīla organizes the camp and guard arrangements on the ocean’s northern bank.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Competent leadership: Nīla’s virtue is practical dharma—planning, organization, and ensuring collective security.