The devas, weakened and desperate, sought Vishnu’s help to regain their lost strength. Vishnu advised them to churn the ocean of milk with the asuras to obtain amrita, the nectar of immortality. As divine treasures emerged, Mohini, Vishnu’s enchanting form, tricked the asuras and ensured only the devas received the nectar. Empowered, the devas defeated the asuras, restoring balance to the universe. Later, Shiva, intrigued by Mohini’s beauty, encountered her, leading to the birth of Mahashastha (Ayyappa).
