The following links are information on what constitutes "natural order" for Theravada Buddhism.
Having looked over them, I feel the most helpful order to read through them is
"Source Texts for the Five-Fold Niyama" by Jayarava found here.
"The Five Niyāmas as Laws of Nature: an Assessment of Modern Western Interpretations of Theravāda Buddhist Doctrine" by Dhivan Thomas Jones found here. (see a small supplement to this here.)
"Niyama-Dipani" by Ledi Sayadaw found here.
The first two. are to intended to familiarize one with the meaning of the concept, the scope of reference and the roots of the concept in the text and commentarial traditions. The last, by the Venerable Sayadaw should be read last as it assumes a lot of familiarity with the idea.
Happy reading!
May all beings be happy and free from suffering.
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