The merit such a man wins is equal to the eternal merit of a Horsesacrifice. Such a person acquires whatever end he desires at the hour of death.
अश्वमेधक्रतोस्तुल्यं फलं भवति शाश्वतम्। मृत्युकाले सहस्राक्ष यां वृत्तिमनुकाझते॥