Shloka 29

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

Assim Nīla, segundo o rito devido e dispondo a guarda protetora, estabeleceu bem o exército na margem setentrional do oceano.

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?

Protective responsibility: dharma for leaders includes organizing defense and ensuring the welfare of the collective, not merely pursuing victory.

What is the narrative situation?

The forces pause at the ocean; their camp is formally established under Nīla’s direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guardianship—Nīla shows concern for the army’s safety through proper arrangements.