Page 4 - The Churning of the Ocean

Vasuki Becomes the Rope

To churn the ocean, they needed a rope. The giant

snake Vasuki, king of serpents, agreed to help.

The demons held one end, and the gods held the other.

Everyone pulled with all their strength. The ocean

bubbled and swirled. The mountain spun round and

round. The churning had begun!

Vishnu as the Giant Turtle

Suddenly, the mountain started sinking into the ocean

floor. The gods panicked.

Vishnu quickly took the form of a huge turtle, called

Kurma. He slipped underneath the mountain and held

it up on his back. Now the churning could continue

safely.

Treasures from the Ocean

As the ocean churned, many magical things rose from

the water:

• Beautiful jewels

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