 These practices are often generally considered to be Tantric in orientation.The converse term is dakṣiṇācāra "Right-Hand Path", which is used to refer not only to "orthodox" ("Āstika") sects but to modes of spirituality that engage in spiritual practices that not only accord with Vedic injunction but are generally agreeable to the status quo.Left-handed and right-handed modes of practice may be evident in both orthodox and heterodox practices of Indian religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism and is a matter of taste, culture, proclivity, initiation, "sadhana" and dharmic "lineage" ("parampara").