Garudapurana 2.2.26

2.2.26

nivārayanti caitāni durgatiṃ yāntamāturam /
hastābhyāmuddhareddarbhāṃstoyena prokṣayedbhuvi //

And these avert an evil destination for an afflicted person approaching death. / One should raise the darbha grass with both hands and sprinkle water on the ground.