Those who were acquainted with government officers met with them and begged for camphor and sandalwood, which they collected

Expressions researched:
"Those who were acquainted with government officers met with them and begged for camphor and sandalwood, which they collected"

Sri Caitanya-caritamrta

CC Madhya-lila

Those who were acquainted with government officers met with them and begged for camphor and sandalwood, which they collected.

CC Madhya 4.151, Translation and Purport

Those who were acquainted with government officers met with them and begged for camphor and sandalwood, which they collected.

PURPORT

It appears that malayaja-candana (sandalwood) and camphor were used for the Jagannātha Deity. The camphor was used in His ārātrika, and the sandalwood was used to smear His body. Both these items were under government control; therefore the devotees had to meet with the government officials. Informing them of all the details, they attained permission to take the sandalwood and camphor outside Jagannātha Purī.