Bageshwar Dham Sarkar
What is the first step to becoming close to Bhagwan through gratitude?
Shukrana: thank Him for everything
The first mantra for becoming Bhagwan's own is shukrana, thankfulness. Thank Bhagwan in every matter, and you will come to know how much you have been given.
When we start thanking Bhagwan for everything, then you will realise your own worth, how much Bhagwan has given you.