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Why was the event of churning of ocean done? What was special about that ocean? I don't know about it so also wanted to ask where can I find the incident to read about it?
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Why was the event of churning of ocean done?
Similar question was asked by Parikshit Maharaj to Shukadeva Goswami in SB Canto 8
Indra King of devas was given a garland by sage Durvasa. Indra accepts that garland and put it on his elephant carrier Airavata. Garland attracted bees. Airavata was irritated by bees, so Airavata puts garland on ground and tramples it. Sage Durvasa sees this as disrespect. Durvasa curses Indra that he will lose his kingdom.
Asuras attack devas. Devas are defeated badly. Devas are bereft of strength, wealth, comforts etc. In order to regain their opulence devas approach Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva and demigods together approach Kshirodakasayi Vishnu who was lying on milk ocean. Lord Vishnu advises them to churn Kshirodaka ocean which contains valuable resources most important of which is Amruta which prolongs life and gives strength.
What was special about that ocean?
This is Kshirodaka or ocean of milk. This is situated above Brahma loka. Lord Vishnu lives in this ocean.
where can I find the incident to read about it?