What Does 23naga Mean?
The devas and the asuras chose to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning the sea of milk. The Devas went to deliver Mandara-mountain, to be used given that the churning rod. Their attempt was futile. The asuras made a demo with the identical end result. The Bhūtagaṇas (Guards) of Śiva also made a vain endeavor.