The devas and the asuras decided to get Am?ta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning The ocean of milk. The Devas went to carry Mandara-mountain, for use given that the churning rod. Their try was futile. The asuras created a demo with the same outcome. The Bh?taga?as (Guards) of ?iva also made a vain try. On the instruction of