Agasthya's Extraordinary Feat: The Tale of Drinking the Ocean
Agasthya's Extraordinary Feat: The Tale of Drinking the Ocean Agasthya's Extraordinary Feat: The Tale of Drinking the Ocean Indian mythology contains the interesting account of Agasthya drinking the ocean. It is a tale of conflict, tyranny, and a great sage's amazing capacity for achieving the unthinkable. The story is set in a world where Devas and Asuras, two mighty races of supernatural creatures, are at war with one another all the time. The Asuras, who reside in Paatal, the world beneath Earth, and the Devas, who govern Devalok, the world above Earth, are constantly at odds with one another. The Asuras assault the Devas at night because they are more powerful after sunset. On the other side, when the sun rises, the Devas become stronger and get ready to battle the Asuras. Several battles take place between the Devas and Asuras, but the Asuras always manage to vanish before the Devas can overpower them. The Devas look for the Asuras wherever they can think of, but