In the Matsya Purāṇa (Purana), the clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Uhāka (Uhaka) was one of the clans of ṛṣis (sages) included in the gotra or clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Vaśiṣtha (Vasistha). As a part of the clan of Maharṣi (Maharsi) Vaśiṣtha (Vasistha), (Maharsi) Uhāka (Uhaka) was a significant founder of the gotras or clans.