THE SEARCH BEGINS

Sugreeva gave orders to his army. "Seeta must anyhow be discovered, No matter where she is hidden, you can and must find her. Within a month you must return with news of her."

And the army swarmed out like ants from an ant-hill and spread in the four directions.

Satabali and his army proceeded northwards. Vinata went east, Sushena westwards, Hanumaan, Angada and General Taara travelled southwards.

All were equally enthusiastic and equally eager to catch and kill Raavana and redeem Seeta, Each group was anxious to be first to return with success. There was tumultuous rivalry.

Raama enquired of Sugreeva: "You describe every quarter and region of the earth like one who has seen the whole world with his own eyes. How and when did you see it all?"

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