‘Re-established thus in strength, the gods recommenced churning. After a while, the mild Moon of a thousand rays emerged from the Ocean. Thereafter sprung forth Lakshmi dressed in white, then Soma, then the White Steed, and then the celestial gem Kaustubha which graces the breast of Narayana. Then Lakshmi, Soma and the Steed, fleet as the mind, all came before the gods on high. Then arose the divine Dhanwantari himself with the white vessel of nectar in his hand. And seeing him, the Asuras set up a loud cry, saying, ‘It be ours.’

In plain words: With new strength, the gods churned again, and wonderful things rose from the sea: the Moon, Lakshmi the goddess of fortune, Soma, a white horse, and the jewel Kaustubha that Vishnu wears. Last came Dhanwantari, the divine healer, carrying the pot of nectar. The Asuras shouted, 'It is ours!'