Rite of M'al Sharran

The Rite of M'al Sharran is a deadly Jaffa rite in which the symbiote of a warrior is removed, depriving him of its natural healing abilities. The absence of the immune system causes the Jaffa to relive important moments in his or her life, tracing the key paths they took over their lifetime. Frequently this allows them to reassess themselves if they have been compromised by an external source, such as Goa'uld brainwashing.

In 137 years, Bra'tac had only performed the rite twice, and both times the Jaffa died, but he was certain their hearts were freed. Teal'c, number three, was fortunately the exception. The Jaffa Maz'rai also underwent his own Rite of M'al Sharran after he had realized he was brainwashed, and died in the attempt.