Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.18.34
SB 1.18.34
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brāhmaṇaiḥ kṣatra-bandhur hi gṛha-pālo nirūpitaḥ sa kathaṁ tad-gṛhe dvāḥ-sthaḥ sabhāṇḍaṁ bhoktum arhati
Translation
The descendants of the kingly orders are definitely designated as watchdogs, and they must keep themselves at the door. On what grounds can dogs enter the house and claim to dine with the master on the same plate?