How Churning of the Ocean is directly related to the present time?

The inability of Amrita and a few other priceless items to resurface after the universe was recreated thousands of years ago had weakened both gods and demons. The gods decided that the churning of the milky ocean, which would produce these treasures, would require the assistance of the demons. Although they could never afford to give the demons the power that the Amrita would have given them, which would have made them even more powerful than the gods, they offered them an equal share of the Amrita. The demons accepted the proposition and then assisted the gods in destroying Mount Madura so that it might be used as a churning stick. From his undersea home, the serpent Vasuki was brought to serve as a churning rope. The gods took the tail end thanks to a Vishnu trick, while the devils drew from the head. Vasuki's breath became extremely hot as the churning intensified, and the demons nearly died.

Shiva swallowed the poison as the serpent Vasuki began to vomit it, turning his neck blue as it threatened to contaminate the milky ocean and the Amrita. Mount Madura started to submerge below the ocean floor as the churning intensified. Then Vishnu took the shape of Korma, his tortoise avatar, dove to the bottom, and allowed them to utilize his back as a pivot for the churning stick. Lakshmi, Sura, the wine goddess, Chandra, the Moon, Rambha the nymph, Uchchaisravas the white horse, Kaustubha a jewel, Parijata the celestial wishing tree, Surabhi the cow of plenty, Airavata an elephant, Sankha a conch shell, Dhanus a powerful bow, and Visha the poison vomited by Vasuki were all created by the ocean. Finally, the Ocean gave birth to the Amrit, which Dhanwantari drove. Both gods and demons attempted to grab it right away, but the devils were the first. Vishnu took the appearance of Mohini, a stunning woman, and used magic to give the demons varuni, or booze, while the gods received the Amrit, while they were arguing over who should consume it first.

However, the demons discovered the trick and seized the Amrit Kumbh or pot of elixir. A few drops of the elixir from the argument spilt over the ground, where they eventually formed the mines for the priceless gems. The pot was taken away from the fighting gods and demons by Jayant, the son of Indra, who then fled with it. At each of the four rest stops in India, he put down the pitcher, took a sip, and let a few nectar drips fall to the ground. The four holy locations of the Kumbh Mela were established where these drops fell. Another legend claims that the Amrit was spilt four times at the four locations where the Kumbh is currently hosted by Garuda, the sacred mount of Vishnu. He travelled for 12 days, equalling 12 years for mortals.

One of the most well-known stories in Indian mythology is the churning of the ocean or Samudra Manthan in Sanskrit. It is told in various sources, including the Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana, and Bhagavata Purana. Mythologists like Georges Dumézil and Jarich Oosten likened the churning of the ocean to how European stories about ambrosia were likened to the obtaining of nectar (amrita) from it. Numerous traditional artworks have also been inspired by the myth, which depicts and permanently imprints the Indians' cultural memory of the act of "churning the seas." The myth's symbols and metaphors are quite sophisticated, even though it is simple to read as a story about humanity's quest for immortality. In terms of yoga and its analogous ways of thinking about the body and the universe, the intricate and deep symbolism of the tale about the "churning of the ocean" is decoded and interpreted. Additionally, it is thought that the following items emerge from the Ksheera Sagar:

• A powerful bow – symbolic of the demon’s belligerence.
• Chandra, the moon which adorned Shiva’s head
• ShankhaVishnu’s conch
• Jyestha – the Goddess of Misfortune
• Lord Varun took the umbrella
• Earrings are given to Goddess Aditi by her son Lord Indra
• Tulasi plant
• Nidra (sloth)

Therefore, these claims assert that Samudra Manthan actually occurred and is intimately tied to the present. Indian mythology is full of unique and fascinating stories. Many people wonder how these stories make sense when they simply listen to them with a carefree attitude. Many people even think that these tales are only the products of someone's wildly active imagination! However, the reality is drastically different. Through its numerous tales and parables, Indian mythology has always attempted to impart to man some deep life lessons. If studied closely enough, these intriguing stories' considerable hidden implications and interpretations may disclose some of humanity's grandest philosophical truths. When properly applied to daily life, the Samudra Manthan is a very powerful manual on how to conduct ourselves.

The Samudra, also known as the Ocean of Milk, is a symbol for the Jeevatma, or human consciousness. The Churning of the Ocean represents the journey through life that this Jeevatma undertook while it was on Earth. It symbolizes all of life's joys and pains, as well as the challenges it faces on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Our thoughts and emotions are like the waves of the ocean, and the mind is like an ocean. The Mandara mountain stands for the qualities of stability and focus. If it is not anchored upon something solid, our focus will sway like the mountain. The Lord, who appeared as a tortoise, steadied the Mandaragiri. The tortoise in this context represents a person's spiritual withdrawal into his Consciousness. Man can only achieve liberty by retreating into the Atman that resides inside of him, much like a tortoise retreats into its shell.

To go on a spiritual trip, a person must first surrender to the Supreme Being, rely on Him for stability, and then set out on their journey. If he is to achieve in this higher endeavour, the Tortoise, or that Supreme Consciousness, must be behind him all the way. The Devas and Asuras both aspired to immortality. Vasuki represents our desire to achieve liberation by focusing, calming down, and meditating on the higher Self. The story also demonstrates how this "want" aspect, if it is not within our control, has the power to completely ruin us. The rope also represents the necessity of teamwork. To achieve salvation, our spiritual journey must take into account a healthy balance of both spiritual and earthly life. In the Himalayas, ascetics performed harsh penance to become enlightened. However, our worldly existence compels us to continue leading spiritual lives even as we are engaged in this Samsara (material world) itself.

The Daityas stand in for the "evil" or "sin" (Asat) within us, while the Devas symbolize the "good" (Sat) within us. It's interesting to note that the Srimad Bhagavatam's account of Samudra Manthan views both the good and the bad as being opposite sides of the same coin that originate from the same Creator. Vishnu counselled the Devas to churn the ocean with the Daityas at Samudra Manthan. Similar to this, to achieve a greater level of spirituality in our life, we must learn to harmonize the positive and negative aspects of our personalities. We can only hope to achieve salvation and true joy in this lifetime when we successfully integrate both of these energies. By having complete and unwavering faith in our Creator and accepting both the good and the terrible in our life (both from within and without), the Samudra Manthan narrative teaches us how to maintain harmony between our material and spiritual existence.