Shloka 6.5.29

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

Thus Nīla, in due order and with the protective watch duly arranged, established the army well upon 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?

Protective responsibility: dharma for leaders includes organizing defense and ensuring the welfare of the collective, not merely pursuing victory.

What is the narrative situation?

The forces pause at the ocean; their camp is formally established under Nīla’s direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guardianship—Nīla shows concern for the army’s safety through proper arrangements.