Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 5, Shloka 36
सेनानिवेशः रामविलापश्च
Encampment on the Northern Shore; Rama’s Lament and Sandhyā
सातुनीलेनविधिवत्स्वारक्षासुसमाहिता ।सागरस्योत्तरेतीरेसाधुसेनानिवेशिता ।।6.5.1।।
sā tu nīlena vidhivat svārakṣāsu samāhitā | sāgarasya uttare tīre sādhu senā niveśitā ||
Di bawah arahan Nīla, bala tentera diatur menurut tertib yang benar, dengan pasukan pengawal ditempatkan; dan seluruh angkatan berkhemah dengan baik di pantai utara lautan.
Nila settled the army successfully by making them reside on the northern shore of the sea, as per tradition.
FAQs
Dharma is expressed as proper order and protection of dependents: organizing guards and encampment shows duty-bound care for the collective.
The forces are positioned at the sea, preparing for the next strategic step, with Nīla managing the camp.
Prudence and foresight—ensuring security (“svārakṣāsu”) before undertaking a major campaign.