And Elazar the Kohen shall take of its blood with his finger and sprinkle toward the front of the Tent of Meeting of its blood seven times.
Torah Temimah: Menachos 27b — The seven sprinklings of the para that were performed either not for their own sake or without proper intention are invalid, because “chukah” and “el nochach” are written concerning them.
English: The seven sprinklings of the para that were performed either not for their own sake or without proper intention are invalid, because “chukah” and “el nochach” are written concerning them.
Chukah language plus directional requirement making intention essential.
Each of the seven sprinklings of the para aduma blood must be performed with the correct intention and proper aim; lack of either invalidates the entire set.