Kṛṣṇa reveals the mechanics of the universe. He tells Arjuna that He is the Supersoul situated in the hearts of all beings, directing their wanderings as if they were seated on a machine (‘Yantra’). Our material bodies are sophisticated biological robots, and we are the tiny passengers sitting inside. We think we are the masters of our destiny, but Kṛṣṇa is the one spinning the wheel based on our past karma. The ‘Māyā’ or material energy provides the illusion of independence. It is like being on a virtual reality ride where we think we are moving, but the platform is actually doing all the work. This realization brings great humility. We see that our ability to walk, speak, and think is a sanctioned gift from the Lord within. Once we realize we are in a machine, we stop trying to control the uncontrollable. We turn our attention to the internal Driver, Kṛṣṇa, and ask Him to take the lead in our lives.