Asija is one of the sons of Maharṣi (Maharshi; Great sage) Aṅgirā (Angira), and the brother of Devaguru (the guide and teacher of the gods) Vṛhaspati (Vrihaspati). His name is mentioned in Purāṇa (Purana; Mythological Scripture), as a mantradraṣṭā (mantradaashta; seer of sacred hymns) ṛṣi (rishi; seer-sage).
[See Uthathya]