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One of the most famous stories of Hinduism is that of the Great Churning of the Ocean by the
Devas and Asuras (Gods and Demons) in the quest for the Nectar of Immortality. This tale
has deeper dimensions, capturing insights into the nature of existence that the ancient Rishis
(sages) discovered in deep meditation.

All of the great stories of the Vedas and Puranas have a multiplicity of insights which can be
learnt be those who are willing to scratch beyond the surface.

In the story, the Devas have lost their dominance and glory. Approaching Lord Vishnu for
help, the Devas are advised to seek the Nectar. A plan is devised, in which the Devas need to
enlist the help of their foes, the Asuras.

The Devas and Asuras use the divine serpent Vasuki as the churning rope for churning Mount
Mandara, pulling the mountain back and forward, hoping to bring forth the Nectar from the
depths of the ocean.
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The symbolism of the story is quite profound, displaying how good and evil are both
necessary for progress to ever greater existence. The Devas are eternal consciousness forces My Tweets
of goodness, truth and beauty the Asuras are negative consciousness forces of darkness,
associated with lower impulses. These include ego, jealousy and uncontrolled desire that lead
to chaos and the negative aspects of existence.
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Goodness, light and beauty alone eventually come to a stage where they halt progress
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the continued presence of both the Devas and Asuras that the cosmic process is driven to
ever greater heights. Thus, the Devas alone are too weak to complete the task of churning the
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whom all evil is neutralised.

Eventually the Nectar of Immortality appears, which represents the highest divine potential
and glory of manifest existence. The Asuras gain the Nectar, but Lord Vishnu takes on the
form of Mohini, the Enchantress, to trick the Asuras and ensure that the Nectar goes to the INDIGENOUS/PAGAN VOICE
Devas alone.

There is an underlying consciousness force of order and preservation that maintains

existence throughout tremendous calamities. This is Lord Vishnu, the aspect of the Supreme
Being who is the preserver and guider, always ensuring that the Devas eventually prevail,
leading to greater heights after every period of hopelessness and despair.

In truth, this story represents a process which never stops look around us and you will see
it in action!

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