The name of Augaja is mentioned as one of the sages belonging to he genealogical or disciple-wise line of Maharṣi (Maharshi; Great Sage) Aṅgirā (Angira). He was one of the mantadṛṣṭā (mantradrashta; seer of holy hymns) ṛṣi(s) (rishi) of Veda.