Baba uses the analogy of a chariot. Can you explain this metaphor and its significance for achieving self-mastery?

In Chapter 17, Baba explains that practice, not mere talk, is the essence of spiritual life. He uses the powerful analogy of the body as a chariot to illustrate this. In this metaphor, you are the master sitting calmly in the chariot of your own body. Your intellect must be the charioteer, guiding the journey. The mind is represented by the reins, which are used to restrain the ten wild horses of the senses. This imagery emphasizes the need to actively control one's mind and senses using a sharp intellect to navigate the difficult path toward liberation.