Arms of Vicky Bagwalla
Arms of Vicky Bagwalla
Blazon
Per pale Purpure and Argent, two lamassus sejant respectant flanking an urn counterchanged enflamed per pale Or and Purpure, issuant from the base a demi-sun voided of the field enflamed per pale Or and Purpure;
Symbolism
The urn is a symbol of Zoroastrianism, of which Mr. Bagwalla is an adherent. Fire is an important aspect of Zoroastrian worship. The lamassus are traditional guardian figures at the entrance to fire temples, keeping out evil and representing strength, wisdom and aspiration. The sun’s rays allude to Mr. Bagwalla’s love of the outdoors, as well as the idea of enlightenment. The space at the bottom, forming an arch and a pierced figure, is an allusion to Percé Rock in Quebec, a place beloved by Mr. Bagwalla.
Crest of Vicky Bagwalla
Blazon
A northern gannet wings displayed Argent beaked and membered Or in front of an annulet Purpure;
Symbolism
The gannet is a bird found in great abundance in Percé, another reference to this location admired by Mr. Bagwalla. Here it also represents Canada and his love of its wildlife. The position of the wings and the ring are taken from the faravahar, a notable Zoroastrian emblem. The ring symbolizes the eternity of the spirit.
Motto of Vicky Bagwalla
Blazon
HUMATA • HŪKHTA • HVARSHTA;
Symbolism
These words in Avestan mean “Good thoughts, good words, good deeds.” These are the ethical goals of Zoroastrianism. Avestan is an ancient Iranian language, now used as the sacred language of Zoroastrianism.
