This was an important ritual because fire acts as both a substance and a deva, as a transformative link between the mundane and divine realms. Most importantly, performing fire sacrifices was essential because of the underlying belief of dharma and karma. Dharma was believed to be the obligation to perform rituals, while karma was the performance and action of rituals. Brahmins (priestly class) were expected to conduct these rituals, as it was their duty and to obtain dharma. The importance of Agni, the god of fire, and Soma, the god of plants, rises during these rituals. One type of ritual, Śrauta, was a public rite focused on the two main deities. Śrauta also involved many priests and required the