Kūrma Supports Mandara; Hālahala Appears; Śiva Becomes Nīlakaṇṭha
कृतस्थानविभागास्त एवं कश्यपनन्दना: । ममन्थु: परमं यत्ता अमृतार्थं पयोनिधिम् ॥ ५ ॥
kṛta-sthāna-vibhāgās ta evaṁ kaśyapa-nandanāḥ mamanthuḥ paramaṁ yattā amṛtārthaṁ payo-nidhim
就这样分配好握持大蛇的位置后,迦叶波之子——诸天与阿修罗——为求甘露而开始搅拌乳海。
This verse states that after assigning roles and positions, the sons of Kaśyapa (devas and asuras) began churning the Ocean of Milk with the aim of obtaining amṛta (nectar).
They churned it to obtain amṛta—nectar associated with immortality—showing their intense endeavor for a supreme objective within the unfolding divine narrative.
Clear division of responsibilities and focused effort toward a higher goal can help even opposing parties work effectively—while remembering that ultimate success is guided by the Lord’s will.