Bhagavad-Gita: Teachings 11 & 15

In teaching 11, Arjuna seems to have been absolutely fascinated by Krishna:

"Arjuna saw all the universe

in its many ways and parts,

standing as one in the body

of the god of gods.

Then filled with amazement,

his hair bristling on his flesh,

Arjuna bowed his head to the god,

joined his hands in homage, and spoke.

I see the gods in your body, O God...

I see your boundless form

everywhere,

the countless arms,

bellies, mouths, and eyes;

Lord of All,

I see no end,

or middle or beginning

to your totality."

(page 99)

I think that this Arjuna, the one speaking with so devotion to Krishna, now, is not the same Arjuna we saw in the first teachings. Arjuna in the first teachings was so unsure of who he was and what he wanted, and whether what he thought was good, really was. After Krishna's speeches, answering all of his questions, Arjuna seems to have understood it. The totality. No insecurities or doubts, just totality. Arjuna is simply leaving behind all of his doubts and putting all of his trust in Krishna. But still, he is not absolutely sure, which shows that Krishna hasn't convinced him completely.

"Hearing Krishna's words,

Arjuna trembled

under his crown,

and he joined his hands

in reverent homage;

terrified of his fear,

he bowed to Krishna

and stammered in reply."

(page 104)

When Krishna talked about the true spirit of man in the 15th teaching I found this quote interesting:

"Without pride or delusion,

the fault of attachment overcome,

intent on the self within,

their desires extinguished,

freed from dualities,

from joy and suffering,

undeluded men

reach that realm beyond change."

(page 124)

Is he saying that to reach the realm beyond change you have to feel nothing at all? It is like saying you can't feel joy even though it feels good and you can't have suffering even though it feels bad. No punishment or reward. Just simple detachment and action.