सर्गः ४६

In which eastern, northern, and western hosts return Sītāless to Prasravaṇa, reporting thorough search, and rest hope on Hanumān.

Captains search lakes rivers cities mountains forests all around — Monkeys bed nightly under fruitful trees during quest — Vinata returns eastward Sītāless to Prasravaṇa hopeless — Śatabali returns northward with army Sītāless — Suṣēṇa returns westward after full month greeting Sugrīva — Returners report searched mountains cities seas caves thickets — Returners report huge beasts searched slain dense lands rescanned — Returners declare Hanumān southbound will find Maithilī