And having explored the Eastern regions, as directed, the exceedingly strong Vinata not having been able to see Sītā, came back, in company with his counsellors.
विचित्य तु दिशं पूर्वां यथोक्तां सचिवैः सह। अदृष्ट्वा विनतः सीतामाजगाम महाबलः॥