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Release Papers Resolved the Difficulty

“Since there were restrictions against taking the sandalwood out of the Orissa province, the toll official confiscated the stock, but Mādhavendra Purī showed him the release papers given by the government and consequently escaped difficulties.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.183, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Restrictions prevented sandalwood from being taken out of the Orissa province.
  • A toll official confiscated Mādhavendra Purī’s stock of sandalwood.
  • Mādhavendra Purī showed the release papers given by the government and consequently escaped difficulties.

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Check and organize any permission or document needed for one upcoming service or journey.

Ask yourself

What practical preparation could help me avoid an obstacle in my service?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

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