The genealogical or disciple-wise line of Maharṣi(Maharshi; Great Sage) Ṛkṣa (Riksha) is one of the ṛṣivaṁśa (rishivamsa; genealogical or disciple-wise line of sages) belonging to the gotra (clan) of Maharṣi Aṇgirā (Angira). Maharṣi Ṛkṣa is mentioned in Purāṇa(Purana; Mythological Scripture) as one of the founder of the Āṇgirasa(Angirasa) gotra.