- The Governor General of Canada
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Naranjan S. Dhalla
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms
May 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 142
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Blazon
Arms
Per fess wavy Azure and Or a demi-sun in splendour and a demi-wheel conjoined and counterchanged, all surmounted by two Rajput swords in saltire Argent;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and prairie crocus flowers Gules, an eagle displayed Or;
Motto
SATAYAM • SHIVAM • SUNDARAM;
Symbolism
Arms
The two swords allude to Dr. Dhalla’s Indian heritage from the Rajput region. The rising sun is a symbol of hope and promise, lifted up by the wheel representing the support from family, friends and other people for progress in life. The wavy edging presents a view of water and represents a progressive struggle for achievement and fulfilment.
Crest
The coronet represents Canada and Manitoba. The eagle alludes to characteristics of clarity of vision and strength of purpose.
Motto
These three words mean “Truth, Purity, Beauty.”
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 6, 2007, in Volume 141, page 2826 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual