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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, with differences to Nicholas George Dilip Roy, Phillip Anjan Roy and Dani Charles Roy
April 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 213
Arms of Chunilal RoyBlazonGules a lotus flower between two pallets wavy, on a chief Or the Crown Chakra (Sahasrana) Azure charged with an antique crown Or between two swans naiant respectant Azure; SymbolismThe design reflects the spiritual experience of Dr. Roy. The lotus flower indicates contemplation, with the wavy gold lines alluding to the nerve pathways of the ida and the pingala, concepts of energy in Tantric yoga. The central section represents the sushumna, through which the life force of the kundalini is drawn upwards by means of religious exercise and meditation. The goal of the kundalini is the Crown Chakra, the achievement of complete spiritual enlightenment. The swans refer to the time Dr. Roy spent in a Vedanta monastery. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of roses Gules seeded Or alternating with tea leaves (Camellia sinensis), a demi Bengal tiger Or striped Sable grasping in its dexter paw a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe tiger, a powerful and beautiful animal native to Dr. Roy’s birthplace, is shown here holding a maple leaf to mark Dr. Roy’s settling in Canada. The red roses of Lancaster refer to Mrs. Roy’s original home and to Dr. Roy’s studies in England. The Assam tea leaves are a mark of Dr. Roy’s original home in the state of Assam in northern India. |
MottoBlazonVIRTUS SOLA TRIUMPHAT; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Virtue alone triumphs.” |
Differenced Arms for Nicholas George Dilip Roy, son of Chunilal RoyBlazonThe Arms of Chunilal Roy debruised by a label of three points Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Phillip Anjan Roy, son of Chunilal RoyBlazonThe Arms of Chunilal Roy within a bordure or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Dani Charles Roy, son of Chunilal RoyBlazonThe Arms of Chunilal Roy within a bordure per chief Gules and Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, Cowichan Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherKaren Mackay Recipient TypeIndividual |