Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean) was a collaborative act by gods and demons that resulted in the discovery of Amrita (the nectar of immortality) and the other 14 ratnas (jewels). The story of Samudra Manthan is mentioned in the Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana, Padma Purana, and the Mahabharata. It was one of the turning points in the history of gods and demons and changed their relationship permanently. The Story of Samudra Manthan (Bhagavata Purana Canto 8, Chapter 8): The Curse of Sage Durvasa: The churning of the ocean had to be performed because of a mistake by the king…