Which were the fourteen gems obtained from the churning of the ocean?

Almost everyone related to Hinduism knows the story of Samudra Manthan. This story is related to the cup of Amrit (nectar) that came out of the ocean and there was a dispute between the gods and demons over drinking it.

After which Lord Vishnu took the form of a woman named Mohini and made the gods drink Amrit. But do you know that apart from Amrit, 13 other things also appeared during the Samudra Manthan? In this article, we are giving details of the story of Samudra Manthan and the 14 gems that came out of it.

Story of Samudra Manthan!!!!!!!

According to religious texts, once due to the curse of Maharishi Durvasa, heaven had become devoid of wealth (riches, grandeur etc.) and all the gods including Indra had become powerless. In such a situation, all the gods took refuge in Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu told the Gods the solution to churn the ocean along with the demons and also told that by churning the ocean, nectar will be obtained, by drinking which all of you will become immortal.

When the gods told this to the king of the demons, Bali, he too agreed to churn the ocean in the greed of attaining immortality. After this, Vasuki Nag’s neti was made and the churning of the ocean was started with the help of Mount Mandarachal. As a result, 14 gems emerged from the ocean one by one, details of which are given below.

14 gems obtained from churning of ocean!!!!!

1. Halahal (poison):- The first thing that came out of the churning of the ocean was Halahal poison, whose flame was very intense. All the gods and demons started burning in the flames of Halahal poison and their shine started fading. On this, everyone prayed to Lord Shiva. On the prayers of the Gods and the demons, Mahadev Shiva put the poison on his palm and drank it, but Goddess Parvati did not let the poison go down his throat.

Hence, due to the effect of Halahal poison, Shiva’s throat turned blue. That is why Mahadev is also called “Neelkanth”. While drinking Halahal poison, a little poison fell from Shiva’s palm on the earth, which was consumed by poisonous creatures like snakes, scorpions etc.

2. Kamdhenu Cow: – After the Halahal poison, Kamdhenu Cow came out of the ocean churning. She was the producer of materials for Agnihotra (Yagya). Therefore, the Brahmavadi sages accepted it. Kamdhenu is described in mythological tales as a miraculous cow, which had divine powers and people’s pain and suffering were relieved by merely seeing it.

Whoever possessed this Kamadhenu, would get miraculous benefits in every way. The milk of this cow was considered to be like nectar. Just as Lord Vishnu is the best among gods, the ocean is the best among lakes, Ganga is the best among rivers, Himalayas is the best among mountains, Narada is the best among devotees, Kailash is the best among all cities, Kedarnath is the best among all regions, similarly Kamdhenu is the best among all cows.

3. Ucchaishrava Horse:- During the churning of the ocean, Ucchaishrava horse came out at number three. According to mythological religious texts and Hindu beliefs, it was given to Devraj Indra. Uchchaisrava has many meanings, such as one whose fame is high, one whose ears are high or one who hears high.

The colour of this horse was white. Uchchaisrava is nourished by nectar and is called the king of horses.

4. Airavat Elephant:- During the Samudra Manthan, Airavat elephant came out at number four. Airavat is the name of the elephant of the king of the gods, Indra. During the distribution of gems obtained from Samudra Manthan, Airavat was given to Indra. Airavat is described as white in colour and having four teeth. During the distribution of gems, Indra took this elephant with divine qualities for his ride. That is why it is also called “Indrahasti” or “Indrakunjar”.

5. Kaustubh Mani:- During the churning of the ocean, Kaustubh Mani appeared at number five, which Lord Vishnu wore on his heart. It was very shiny and it is believed that wherever this gem is present, no kind of divine calamity occurs.

6. Kalpavriksha:- Kalpavriksha appeared at number six during the Samudra Manthan. According to Hindu mythological beliefs, this tree was a tree that fulfilled all the desires. It was established in heaven by the gods. In many mythological texts, Kalpavriksha has been addressed as “Kalpadrum” and “Kalpataru”.

7. Apsara named Rambha:- During the churning of the ocean, an Apsara named “Rambha” appeared at number seven. She was wearing beautiful clothes and ornaments and her gait was very attractive. She herself went to the gods. Later the gods handed over Rambha to Indra who became the chief dancer of his court.

8. Goddess Lakshmi:- Goddess Lakshmi appeared at number eight during the Samudra Manthan. When Goddess Lakshmi appeared from Kshirsagar, she was seated on a blooming white lotus. Divine light was emanating from her body parts and she had a lotus in her hand. Seeing Goddess Lakshmi, all the demons, gods, sages etc. wanted Lakshmi to be with them, but Lakshmi herself chose Lord Vishnu.

9. Varuni i.e. wine:- During the churning of the ocean, Varuni appeared at number nine. With the permission of Lord Vishnu, the demons took it. Actually Varuni means “wine” and that is why the demons were always immersed in wine.

10. Moon:- During the churning of the ocean, the “Moon” appeared at number tenth, which Lord Shiva wore on his head.

11. Parijat tree:- The “Parijat tree” appeared at number eleven from the churning of the ocean. The specialty of this tree was that fatigue would go away just by touching it. This tree also went to the share of the gods.

12. Panchjanya Shankh:- During the Samudra Manthan, the “Panchjanya Shankh” appeared at number twelve. Lord Vishnu kept it with him. This conch is considered a “symbol of victory”, and its sound is also considered very auspicious. According to Vishnu Purana, Goddess Lakshmi is the daughter of Samudraraj and Shankha is her brother. Hence, it is also believed that wherever there is Shankha, Lakshmi resides there. For these reasons, Hindus blow Shankha during worship.

13. Lord Dhanvantari:- During the sea churning, at the end, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with dark complexion and four arms, holding a golden pot full of nectar in his hands. After the distribution of nectar, on the request of Devraj Indra, Lord Dhanvantari accepted the post of the physician of the gods and Amaravati became his residence. Later when people on earth became extremely afflicted with diseases, Indra prayed to Dhanvantari to incarnate on earth. Accepting Indra’s prayer, Lord Dhanvantari incarnated on earth as King Divodas of Kashi. The “Dhanvantari Samhita” written by him is the basic text of Ayurveda. The first Acharya of Ayurveda, Sushruta Muni, received the teachings of this Shastra from Dhanvantari ji.

14. Amrit:- The fourteenth and last gem that appeared during the Samudra Manthan was “Amrit”. Amrit literally means ‘immortality’. In Indian texts, it is used in the sense of a chemical that provides immortality. This word first appears in the Rigveda where it is one of the various synonyms of Som. Seeing the nectar, the demons started fighting among themselves. Then Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini and tricked the gods into drinking the nectar.

The essence of the story of Samudra Manthan is that…!

On the path to success in life, you will first encounter poison in the form of difficulties. If you want to drink the nectar of success, then accept the difficulties on the path to success and keep moving forward towards your goal. The nectar pot of success is yours.