Shloka 6.5.27

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 is expressed as preparedness and protection of one’s community: right action includes arranging safeguards and maintaining order before undertaking major undertakings.

What is the narrative situation?

The army is stationed by the sea; Nīla completes the formal, proper establishment of the camp and its defenses.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Carefulness and duty-mindedness in command—Nīla ensures the army is secure and well placed.