Is deep sleep like meditation?

Sleep remains a mystery despite all the research done so far. Science says it helps to consolidate our memories and remove unnecessary information. That during sleep, when inputs from our five senses are almost zero, the ‘mind-brain’ takes stock and helps consolidate memory learned during the day. However, Dr. Rajvanshi thinks we sleep because it is like forced meditation; it invigorates and charges our batteries. In this podcast, Dr. Rajvanshi talks about how deep sleep is similar to meditation and how it helps in charging our body. He also explains how we can induce deep sleep.