Shloka 5.50.7
रावण-प्रहस्त-हनूमद्वार्ता (Ravana and Prahasta Question Hanuman)
रावणस्य वचश्श्रुत्वा प्रहस्तो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।समाश्वसिहि भद्रं ते न भीः कार्या त्वया कपे।।।।
rāvaṇasya vacaḥ śrutvā prahasto vākyam abravīt |
samāśvasihi bhadraṃ te na bhīḥ kāryā tvayā kape ||
Hearing Rāvaṇa’s words, Prahasta spoke: “Be at ease; may good be upon you. O monkey, you need not fear.”
On hearing Ravana, Prahasta spoke these words boosting the monkey's morale 'O monkey! Be relaxed. Feel safe. You need not entertain any fear.
Truth-seeking dialogue is aided by removing fear; reassurance supports truthful testimony and orderly procedure.
Prahasta begins the interrogation by calming the captive Hanumān, indicating he will not be harmed for speaking.
Composure and procedural fairness—creating conditions where speech can be truthful and clear.