When the last of the monkey armies had reached Kishkinda, Sugriva presented them to Rama saying that they were no ordinary monkeys but feared for their might, respected for their courage and famed for their strength as achievers of the impossible. Loyal and devoted they were at Rama's command. Holding Sugriva affectionately Rama said that it was not for him or Lakshmana to command but it was for Sugriva to achieve the mission, as he was brave and knowledgeable. A well-wisher of Rama, he alone was capable of the task. Sugriva deputed Vinata a Vanara leader to travel eastward in search of Sita on the banks of the rivers like Sarayu, Kausiki, Yamuna, the mountains of their origin, in kingdoms and the oceans where horrifying human forms lived. They were to look even on the peaks of the Jatarupasila and Udaya mountains in the milky-ocean. "On the highest peak of these mountains rests the serpent Adiseshu who is worshipped by all creatures. The tallest of the Udaya mountain peaks supported Lord Visnu's foot as he took the first step in his incarnation as the dwarf, Vamana. The Sun travels across the northern regions of Jambudvipa where great rishis practice their austerities none can go beyond these confines, for they are the utmost bounds of the earth, where the gods live. What lies ahead is not known. Come back in a month with news of Sita or face death", was Sugriva's ultimatum to his troops!