He then took up a blade of grass with his left hand. Overcome with misfortune, he inspired that blade of grass with proper mantras and converted it into that powerful celestial weapon.
जग्राह च स चैषीकां द्रौणिः सव्येन पाणिना॥ स तामापदमासाद्य दिव्यमस्त्रमुदैरयत्।