Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 5, Shloka 28
सेनानिवेशः रामविलापश्च
Encampment on the Northern Shore; Rama’s Lament and Sandhyā
सातुनीलेनविधिवत्स्वारक्षासुसमाहिता ।सागरस्योत्तरेतीरेसाधुसेनानिवेशिता ।।6.5.1।।
sā tu nīlena vidhivat svārakṣāsu samāhitā |
sāgarasyottare tīre sādhu senā niveśitā ||
Alors Nīla, d’une manière juste et conforme, organisa les gardes et établit le camp de l’armée sur la rive nord de l’océan.
Nila settled the army successfully by making them reside on the northern shore of the sea, as per tradition.
FAQs
Dharma includes structured, rule-governed action (vidhivat): righteous aims must be pursued with disciplined means, including safeguarding those under one’s care.
Before confronting Laṅkā, the vānara host halts at the sea; Nīla completes the orderly encampment.
Administrative skill and foresight—Nīla prioritizes security and organization.