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Indian PARA Special Forces troops are known for being brave, well-trained, and loyal to their country. Before they can serve, these elite troops have to undergo a lot of training and pass physical and mental tests. But the practice of eating glass has become known as an unusual part of their training.
According to a story, the troops’ bravery and strength are tested by the ritual of eating glass. When a Jawan finishes its 90-day training, they are mentally and physically ready to break through any barrier. They are taught to push human behaviour’s limits and take pain until they hit their limit. The Maroon Beret is given to him.
After that, he is given a “Patiyala Peg” (measured from the index finger to the pinky finger in front of the glass) of Rum (or sometimes something else) and told to drink it all. For an average person, it’s over when the last drop goes down their throat. But these people aren’t like most people.
In this case, the drink is done once he bites off a piece of the glass rim, takes a sip, and gulps it down. This shows they have gone beyond regular human behaviour and are now unique. This practice of Para Commandos eating glass gives them a sense of being completely fearless and better than everyone else.
This hellish and brutal training gives the Parachute Commandos a physical and mental edge over regular troops. And this practice of eating glass helps them feel like they have nothing to fear and are better than everyone else.
Even though we find it hard to believe, Paras eat glass when brought into the room. Glass seems like it would be hard to eat, but if you chew it enough, it turns into sand. Sand is glass. But even though just thinking about chewing glass hurts our guts, these tough-as-nails men still do it.
Below we have answered a few important FAQs related to the Glass Eating Ritual.
Ans: The Glass Eating Ritual is a tradition that Indian PARA Special Forces troops do to show how brave, strong, and courageous they are. As a sign of their bravery, the troops in this ritual eat pieces of glass and metal.
Ans: People think that the Glass Eating Ritual is a way to show that you are brave and have a strong body. It is also a rite of passage for fighters in the Indian PARA Special Forces, who do it as part of their training to join the unit.
Ans: No, it’s unsafe to do the Glass Eating Ritual. Glass and metal can hurt your mouth, throat, and digestive system if you eat them. There have been times when the practice has caused internal injuries to soldiers.
Ans: Neither the Indian Army nor the PARA Special Forces unit backs or encourages the Glass Eating Ritual. Even though it is not required or a part of their training, some troops may still choose to do the ritual.
Ans: There are other ways for troops in the Indian PARA Special Forces to show how brave and strong they are. These include tests of their physical health, drills in shooting, and other training activities that test their mental and physical toughness.
We hope the above piece clarifies all your questions and doubts about the glass-eating ritual.
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