The devas along with the asuras made a decision to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning the sea of milk. The Devas went to bring Mandara-mountain, to be used as the churning rod. Their attempt was futile. The asuras manufactured a demo with the same outcome. https://titusoamxi.bcbloggers.com/28469685/the-basic-principles-of-23naga