Having caught it then very firmly and displaying all his strength, he still failed to either wield or move it. At this, Drona's son became sorry. Being worn out with the exertions he stooped.
सर्वयत्नबलेनापि गृह्णन्नेवमिदं ततः। ततः सर्वबलेनापि यदैनं न शशाक ह॥ उद्यन्तुं वा चालयितुं द्रौणिः परमदुर्मनाः। कृत्वा यत्नं परिश्रान्तः स न्यवर्तत भारत॥