The Story of Kurma Avatar (The Divine Tortoise)

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 The Story of Kurma Avatar (The Divine Tortoise)

From Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 8: Withdrawal of the Cosmic Creations
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The Story of Kurma Avatar (The Divine Tortoise)

Long ago, when the worlds were still young, the gods (Devas) and the demons (Asuras) both wished for a wonderful nectar called amrit. This nectar could make anyone who drank it immortal and full of strength. But to get it, they had to churn the great ocean of milk, called Kshir Sagar, just like you churn cream to make butter.

The Devas and Asuras decided to work together. They found a giant mountain called Mandara to use as the churning rod, and the king of serpents, Vasuki, agreed to be the rope. With the mountain in the center and Vasuki wrapped around it, both sides pulled back and forth to churn the ocean.

But soon, the heavy mountain started to sink deep into the ocean. The gods and demons became worried, for without the mountain, there would be no churning and no nectar!

At that moment, Lord Vishnu, full of compassion, took the form of a giant, gentle tortoise—this was the Kurma Avatar. He dove into the ocean and lifted the mountain upon His strong, broad back. The mountain balanced perfectly, and churning could begin again.

The gods and demons pulled and pulled. As they churned, many wonderful and magical things rose from the ocean: beautiful gems, the wish-fulfilling cow Kamadhenu, the shining moon, and even Goddess Lakshmi herself. At last, the pot of nectar appeared!

But there were troubles too. Poison also came out, and Lord Shiva drank it to protect the world. Even so, thanks to the steady support of Kurma Avatar, the churning continued and all the blessings emerged.

With the help of Lord Vishnu’s wisdom and the Kurma Avatar’s strength, the Devas finally received the amrit and regained their strength to protect the world. The Asuras, blinded by greed, did not succeed, but peace was restored, and the balance of the universe returned.

Moral for Young Vaishnavs:
Even when the task seems impossible, with faith and teamwork—and by remembering the Lord’s support—we can overcome any obstacle. Just as the Kurma Avatar held up the mountain, God quietly supports us through every challenge.

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