Shloka 6.5.26

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

Devanagari script

सातुनीलेनविधिवत्स्वारक्षासुसमाहिता ।सागरस्योत्तरेतीरेसाधुसेनानिवेशिता ।।6.5.1।।

Transliteration

sā tu nīlena vidhivat svārakṣāsu samāhitā |

sāgarasyottare tīre sādhu senā niveśitā ||

Translation

Then Nīla, having duly arranged their own defensive measures, properly 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 (ocean/sea)
• vānara-senā (monkey army)

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as orderly conduct and responsibility in leadership: even in a righteous campaign, protection, discipline, and proper procedure must be established before further action.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s forces have reached the sea; Nīla organizes the army’s camp and defensive arrangements on the ocean’s northern shore.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Nīla’s prudence and organizational competence—he ensures safety and order through methodical planning.