In the next contingent under Nila's command were Hanuman, Jambavan and other valiant vanaras who were in charge of the southern direction from the Vindhya Mountains to the winding rivers of Krishna Godavari and the snake infested Narmada. They were to look carefully for Ravana's home either in the jungles of Dandaka or in the regions of Andhra, Pundra, Chola, Pandya and in numerous other towns and cities that dotted the south. Pushing further south they were asked to seek Agastya's permission, who lived on the Malaya Mountain, to cross the Tamraparni.It was here that its gushing waters mingled with the foaming white waves of the sea. Deeper south would get them to the edge of the ocean, in the middle of which was an island inhabited by the demoness Angaraka who attacked her prey, first by grabbing at its shadow. Their travel would also take them to the city of Bhogavati, home to fearful serpents, ruled by Vasuki their king. A few Yojanas later, behind all these were paths, which led to the land of, the realized souls. A heaven from which there was no return! Further on was the land of the ancestors, ruled by Yama the lord of Death, which was ever shrouded in an impenetrable darkness. "Go now, " said Sugriva "he who brings news of Sita shall get half my wealth and be my best friend! Dearer to me than my very life, even if he were my enemy in the past!"