Premanand Maharaj Ji
Someone helped me a lot in the past but now we have drifted apart. How should I show gratitude to them?
See Bhagwan behind the helper
When someone helps you in trouble, Bhagwan made them the instrument and the favour is Bhagwan's. Bow with that feeling. If their conduct later becomes arbitrary, you do not show gratitude to them and you keep a distance.
No, in my trouble Bhagwan made you the instrument. My Bhagwan did it. The favour is Bhagwan's. You are only the instrument.