ashkhahruh yehrgou sahntoukhee nuhmahn eh, mehguh vehr, moueesuh vahr gehrtah

In this proverb, the staircase represents the possibility of either going up or down in terms of morality, one’s ability to love, understanding God and the human destiny of self realization and one’s resolve to serve God and spread love and peace in this world.

Each human is endowed with limited free will. Either we can choose to serve God or serve our own whims for self gratification. We may compare our exercise of free will to driving a car. If we choose to follow all the rules of driving like respecting the speed limit, stop signs, etc., we can drive along any road to our desired destination. If we are irresponsible or negligent and break the rules, then our freedom of movement and choice will be curtailed. Following the rules protects our freedom of choice and breaking them can limit it to the point that we can barely exercise it.

Going up the staircase means living a godly life by which we gradually approach the eternal kingdom of God. Going down the staircase means living an ungodly life by ignoring the instructions of scripture and descending into hellish life.

It is easier and more wise to follow the rules than to break them. In the least, one will have more freedom of choice and less stress in life.
Breaking the rules results in limitation of freedom of choice and continual complications and anxiety. Learning to make good choices in life according to scriptural advice will free us from unnecessary trouble and convince us of the value of following the wisdom God gives us.