According to Matsyapurāṇa (Matsyapurana), the descendants of Maharṣi (Maharshi; Great Sage) Parāśara (Parasara) were divided into several communities. Śveta (Sweta; white) Parāśara was one of such communities. Īṣīkahasta (Ishikahasta) is one of the sages belonging to this community.