The Devas as well as asuras chose to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning the sea of milk. The Devas went to provide Mandara-mountain, to be used since the churning rod. Their endeavor was futile. The asuras made a demo with the exact outcome. The Bhūtagaṇas (Guards) https://128.199.208.170/