# The glories of the Gaṅgā > [!summary] > *Mother Gaṅgā (the Ganges) is the most sacred river, emanating from the lotus feet of Lord Viṣṇu. She descends through all three planetary systems, purifying all who bathe in her waters or even remember her.* ## Emanates from Krishna's Lotus Feet ![[sb/5/17/1]] ![[sb/9/9/5]] ## Purifies All Three Worlds ![[sb/1/19/6]] ![[sb/5/17/3]] ## The Power of Bathing in Ganges ![[sb/6/5/27-28]] ![[sb/8/7/14#translation]] ## Simply Remembering Ganges Brings Purification ![[sb/2/8/21#purport]] ![[cc/madhya/16/161#translation]] ## Flows from Lord Vishnu's Toe ![[sb/3/28/22]] ![[sb/8/21/2-3#translation]] ## Great Personalities Worship Mother Ganga ![[sb/9/9/4]] ![[sb/9/15/2-3#translation]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-philosophy-of-bhagavad-gita|The philosophy of Bhagavad-gītā]] — Foundational teachings - [[wiki/articles/surrender-to-the-lord|Surrender to the Lord]] — Essential principle ## From the Index - [[index/entries/ganges-river|Gaṅgā River]] — Sacred river - [[index/entries/ganges-water|Gaṅgā Water]] — Purifying waters - [[index/entries/holy-place|Holy Place]] — Sacred tīrthas - [[index/entries/purification|Purification]] — Through Ganges