Her Majesty Queen curiosity about longevity and the search for methodologies or medicines for long life living might have been fueled by deeper reasons than just earthly ambitions. Historical records suggest that while she herself was not a Buddhist, she became interested in the preservation of ancient Buddhist relics and the restoration of old stupas in India.
This seemingly unexpected interest might be linked to her personal experiences—perhaps, like me, she encountered certain phenomena that led her to ponder questions of cause and effect, spiritual protection, and the relationship between sacred relics and the supernatural energy of special beings.
It is also possible that she had contact or correspondence with venerable figures like the Venerable Ariya Vijjadhora Sayadaw, who might have guided her in understanding the significance of relics and their spiritual guardianship.
Ultimately, I now see why Her Majesty sought these sacred sites and relics: some subtle indicator, some intangible connection between her quest for longevity and the protection of relics, might have drawn her to explore these mysteries, revealing that her motivations extended beyond mere historical interest to a deeper, karmic exploration of spiritual power and human destiny.
This is not my area of research interest. Please refrain from asking me any further questions about it. I will not pursue any deeper research on this topic. Perhaps the Royal Families can consult some old records themselves for these experiences.
"Note: As the author of this article, I am an ordinary young monk writing about traditional Buddhist teachings regarding custodian Devas, Yakkhas, and Vijjadharas. This writing is based on scriptural sources and traditional accounts. I make no claims of personal supernatural abilities or direct experience with these beings. This article is purely for educational purposes and sharing traditional Buddhist knowledge.
I wish to clearly state that this work does not involve any claims of jhāna, magga, or superhuman states. It is simply an academic exploration of these finding"
