Shloka 40

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

Bajo la guía de Nīla, el ejército fue ordenado conforme al rito, con sus propias guardias dispuestas, y quedó bien acampado en la ribera septentrional del océano.

Word by Word

साthat

तुbut/indeed

नीलेनby Nila

विधिवत्properly

स्वारक्षासुin their own guard

समाहिताassembled

सागरस्यof the sea

उत्तरेnorthern

तीरेshore

साधुwell

सेनाarmy

निवेशिताwas stationed

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 in leadership: structured protection and disciplined settlement of a community before undertaking a high-stakes task.

What is the narrative situation?

The army is stationed at the ocean, with security and order established under Nīla.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible command and logistical skill.