Shloka 6.5.28

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, in due and proper manner, organized the guards and established the army’s camp on the ocean’s northern shore.

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 includes structured, rule-governed action (vidhivat): righteous aims must be pursued with disciplined means, including safeguarding those under one’s care.

What is the narrative situation?

Before confronting Laṅkā, the vānara host halts at the sea; Nīla completes the orderly encampment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative skill and foresight—Nīla prioritizes security and organization.