Aurava is a fierce sage descending in order from Vishnu, Brahma, Bhrigu, Chyavana, Apnuvana. He was born during a bloody feud between the Kshatriyas and the descendents of Bhrigu. He was the grandson of Vatsa, after whom the Srivatsa gotra is named. His son was Ruchika and Ruchika’s son was Jamadagni.