Shloka 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

Kemudian Nīla, dengan tata cara yang patut, mengatur para penjaga dan menegakkan perkemahan pasukan di pantai utara samudra.

Word by Word

साthat (army)

तुindeed/and

नीलेनby Nila

विधिवत्as prescribed

स्व-आरक्षासुin their own guard (arrangements)

समाहिताwell-arranged

सागरस्यof the ocean

उत्तरेon the northern

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 (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.