The image of Krishna and Arjuna together in a great chariot drawn by white horses is one of the Gita's most iconic symbols. The Advaita tradition reads the chariot as the body, the horses as the senses, and Krishna as the Atman — the true Self that guides when the individual surrenders the reins. Ramanujacharya emphasizes that their conchs are described as 'divine' (divya), whereas the Kaurava instruments are merely worldly — the quality of one's spiritual alignment transforms even the instruments of war. Madhvacharya sees in this pairing the eternal truth that the individual soul achieves its highest potential only in partnership with the Supreme. The Bhakti tradition treasures this image: God himself serves as charioteer to his devotee, showing that divine love expresses itself through humble service. Abhinavagupta reads the white horses as purified senses — when consciousness is refined, even action in the world becomes a vehicle of liberation. Vallabhacharya sees Krishna's willingness to hold the reins as the supreme expression of divine grace. Tilak notes that the greatest warrior and the Lord himself act together — spiritual wisdom and worldly action are not opposed. Vivekananda would highlight that Arjuna's strength is not diminished by Krishna's presence but magnified — true guidance empowers rather than diminishes.