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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

Arms of Raveendran Ruben
Differenced Arms for Gowtham Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben Differenced Arms for Arjun Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben
Arms of Raveendran Ruben

Arms of Raveendran Ruben

Blazon

Gules a wolf and a lion combatant Or the former grasping a snake entwined about a sword Argent held by the latter;

Symbolism

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 of Raveendran Ruben

Blazon

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;

Symbolism

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 of Raveendran Ruben

Blazon

DO NO HARM;

Symbolism

This phrase is a version of the guiding principle for doctors: “First, do no harm.”
Differenced Arms for Gowtham Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben

Differenced Arms for Gowtham Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben

Blazon

The Arms of Raveendran Ruben debruised of a three-point label Argent during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Arjun Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben

Differenced Arms for Arjun Ruben, child of Raveendran Ruben

Blazon

The Arms of Raveendran Ruben with the wolf and lion Argent instead of Or;

Symbolism

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.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Raveendran Ruben

Additional 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 Type

Individual