The Mythical world had many wonders, magical and fascinating. Yet, most scientific in form. One such element in the Puranas is the Amrita . It is a drink churned from the sea that made the Devas immortal. But the religion only says that nobody, even Brahma, can not be immortal. The Amrita ensured the longevity and healthy lives of the Devas and their families. People in the Satya Yug used to live four times the average age now, that is, 65 years. Amrita helped them stay fit and healthy. Then came the Treta Yug , when the Rig Vedas were formed in their initial stages and handed over to the Devas . The Devas must have thought of ensuring the secrets of the Amrita with their successors, and hymns were made for it. The story of how they churned the seas with the asuras came alive. People in Treta lived three times the age they live now. Towards the ...