The devas as well as asuras chose to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning the sea of milk. The Devas went to carry Mandara-mountain, for use given that the churning rod. Their attempt was futile. The asuras built a demo Using the same outcome. The Bhūtagaṇas (Guards) of Śiva also built a vain endeavor. On the