Shloka 4.3.24
हनूमत्संवादः / Hanuman’s Diplomatic Approach to Rama and Lakshmana
एवमुक्त्वा तु हनुमांस्तौ वीरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।वाक्यज्ञौ वाक्यकुशलः पुनर्नोवाच किञ्चन।।
evam uktvā tu hanumān stau vīrau rāmalakṣmaṇau |
vākyajñau vākyakuśalaḥ punar novāca kiñcana ||
Having spoken thus to the two heroes, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa—both discerning in speech—the eloquent Hanumān said nothing further.
The eloquent Hanuman, having spoken thus to both Rama and Lakshmana, good at speaking, said no more.
Dharma in communication includes restraint and appropriate pause: after delivering a message, one should allow the hearers space to respond rather than pressuring them.
Hanumān finishes his introduction and proposal on Sugrīva’s behalf, then waits for Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa to answer.
Vāk-nīti (ethical speech): eloquence joined with self-control—speaking what is needed, then stopping.