Samudra Manthan

Tell me of the righteousness of the devas 

and the monstrousness of the asuras.

Which are demons?

and which are gods?

Both were cursed 

for pride and ugliness.

Both came together to mix the milk of the sea.

The demons were deceived like the workers of the slums;

hard work did not yield power and a share

of good, sweet fortune.

From both can we learn,

and neither should we dismiss.

The gods chose foul play

even though it is the demons’ nature

that is said to be hellish.