- The Governor General of Canada
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Raveendran Ruben
Markham, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Gowtham Ruben and Arjun Ruben
January 20, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 50
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a wolf and a lion combatant Or the former grasping a snake entwined about a sword Argent held by the latter;
Crest
A man sejant affronty in the lotus position proper vested of a shirt Gules and veshti Argent meditating on open books set in his lap proper;
Motto
DO NO HARM;
Differenced Arms for Gowtham Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben
The Arms of Raveendran Ruben debruised of a three-point label Argent during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Arjun Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben
The Arms of Raveendran Ruben with the wolf and lion Argent instead of Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The snake, symbolizing health and healing, represents Dr. Ruben’s career as a physician. The wolf, known for strong family bonds, stands for the importance of family. The lion brandishing a sword is taken from the flag of Sri Lanka, representing his family’s origins. The lion, also featured in the arms of the United Kingdom and Canada, further recalls that he has lived in these countries.
Crest
The Sri Lankan man reading represents Dr. Ruben’s commitment to learning and reflection. Red and white are the colours of Canada, indicating that this branch of the Ruben family has become Canadian.
Motto
This phrase is a version of the guiding principle for doctors: “First, do no harm.”
Differenced Arms for Gowtham Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Arjun Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 19, 2022, in Volume 156, page 1207 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
Palina Klimava
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual