Ganga is able to take any one to Brahmaloka, the destination reached by dharma. Ganga is fit to be bathed in Simha and Karkata. Other rivers, which flow on the earth, become unfit for bathing at such times due to contact with rajas born of their territorial origin. This indicates that Ganga is capable of making one reach Brahmaloka simply by bathing in her waters.
Purification by Ganga waters 1.44.14-17
Ganga is able to take any one to Brahmaloka, the destination reached by dharma. Ganga is fit to be bathed in Simha and Karkata. Other rivers, which flow on the earth, become unfit for bathing at such times due to contact with rajas born of their territorial origin. This indicates that Ganga is capable of making one reach Brahmaloka simply by bathing in her waters.