In Vedic astrology, the conjunction of the Sun (Surya) and Rahu creates a "Grahan Yoga" (Eclipse). The Sun represents the father, the soul, and authority. Rahu represents smoke, illusion, and addiction.
When these two planets sit together in a birth chart, Rahu "eclipses" or corrupts the energy of the Sun. Dr. Sharma reveals a harsh, tragic *Nishaniya* (symptom) of this placement: The native's father will often suffer from severe addictions ("nashedi tera baap hoga"), such as alcoholism, smoking, or gambling.
This addiction not only ruins the father's health and reputation but also deeply traumatizes the native's childhood.