Shri Ram acknowledges Shabri's complete devotion and emphasizes the significance of taking even a single step towards devotion.
Shri Ram highlights that anyone who takes a step towards devotion becomes dear to him, just as Shabri, regardless of the step taken.
The initial step involves keeping the company of saints (Satsang).
The second step is finding joy in listening to legends and discourses related to the Lord.
The third step is selflessly serving the Guru's lotus feet without any pride.
The fourth step involves sincerely singing praises of the Lord's virtues with a clear heart.
Chanting the Lord's Name with unwavering faith is the fifth step as per the Vedas.
The sixth step includes practicing self-control, good character, and detachment from worldly activities.
The seventh step is to perceive the world as the embodiment of the divine and to hold saints in high regard.
The eighth step is a state of contentment and peace, free from desires and fault-finding.
The ninth step entails having unwavering faith in the Lord, being sincere and simple, and maintaining equanimity in all circumstances.