The Devas plus the 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 given that the churning rod. Their attempt was futile. The asuras made a demo with the exact outcome. The Bhūtagaṇas (Guards) https://128.199.208.170/