Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 5, Shloka 32
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 ||
Nīla, menurut adat dan tata yang benar serta setelah menyusun rondaan, menempatkan bala tentera dengan kukuh di pesisir utara laut.
Nila settled the army successfully by making them reside on the northern shore of the sea, as per tradition.
FAQs
Dharma as preparedness: protecting the community and acting in an orderly way is itself righteous conduct.
The army is stationed at the sea; the camp is organized with appropriate defenses.
Competence in stewardship—Nīla’s effective management supports the larger righteous mission.