Bageshwar Dham Sarkar
What practical steps can I take to begin bhakti?
The first of the nine bhaktis
The first bhaktis are the company of saints, love for Bhagwan's katha (sacred stories), service at the guru's feet, singing Bhagwan's praises, chanting His name (mantra japa) with firm faith, and keeping company with good people.
First bhakti is the company of saints, second is love for the katha, third is service at the guru's lotus feet, fourth is singing Bhagwan's praises.