The devas and also the asuras decided to get Am?ta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning The ocean of milk. The Devas went to bring Mandara-mountain, for use because the churning rod. Their try was futile. The asuras created a trial Using the very same final result. The Bh?taga?as (Guards) of ?iva also created a vain endeavor.