Shloka 6.5.39

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 | sāgarasya uttare tīre sādhu senā niveśitā ||

Translation

Under Nīla’s guidance, the army was duly arrayed, with its own guards set in place, and it was properly encamped 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 (the ocean)
• uttara-tīra (northern shore)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes preparedness and lawful order—collective endeavors succeed when guided by disciplined planning.

What is the narrative situation?

The host is stationed on the northern shore of the sea, readying for the passage toward Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Competent organization in service of a righteous mission.