The Rigveda extensively mentions Gothama as the son of Rahugana. Mandala 1 Anuvaka 13 Sukta 74 as well many others was made by this sage. He is not to be confused with Ahalya’s husband, who composed Mandala 1 Anuvaka 11 Sukta 58. Gothama was once very thirsty and asked the Maruttas for water. They uprooted an entire well and brought it to him, and also poured water into a large vessel for him as per Mandala 1 Anuvaka 14 Suktas 86,87. But as per Mandala 1 Anuvaka 17 Sukta 116, this was done by the Ashwinis.