Shloka 4.5.4
मैत्रीप्रतिष्ठा (Rama–Sugriva Alliance and Fire-Rite of Friendship)
तस्यास्य वसतोऽरण्ये नियतस्य महात्मनः।रावणेन हृता भार्या स त्वां शरणमागतः4.5.4।।
śrutvā hanumato vākyaṃ sugrīvo hṛṣṭa-mānasaḥ |
bhayaṃ ca rāghavād ghoraṃ prajahau vigata-jvaraḥ || 4.5.8 ||
sakṛtvā mānuṣaṃ rūpaṃ sugrīvaḥ plavagarṣabhaḥ |
darśanīyatamo bhūtvā prītyā provāca rāghavam || 4.5.9 ||
Hearing Hanumān’s words, Sugrīva’s heart grew glad; his dreadful fear of Rāghava left him and his agitation subsided. Then Sugrīva—bull among monkeys—assumed a human form, became most pleasing to behold, and affectionately addressed Rāghava.
'While the great Rama armed with self-restraint was living in the forest, his wife was abducted by Ravana. So he has come to you seeing refuge.
Dharma in relationships begins with removing fear through truthful counsel and approaching the other party with respectful, appropriate conduct.
After Hanumān mediates, Sugrīva’s fear of Rāma is dispelled; he changes form and begins a cordial conversation, initiating alliance.
Hanumān’s prudent diplomacy and Sugrīva’s openness to wise advice—fear yields to trust when guided by truthful speech.