noun
divine grace; blessing; answer to a prayer
Refers to spiritual or religious benefits received from deities, buddhas, or sacred objects. Often used in the context of prayers being answered.
神社でお参りしたら、御利益があった。
After praying at the shrine, I received a divine blessing.
noun
Extended use for practical or worldly benefits, often still with a nuance of something granted by a higher power or through good fortune.
このお守りの御利益で、試験に合格できた。
Thanks to the benefit of this charm, I passed the exam.
利益 is a general term for profit or benefit, often used in business or economic contexts, while 御利益 is specifically a respectful term for divine or spiritual benefits.
Combination of the honorific prefix 御 (ご) and 利益 (りやく), meaning benefit or grace. The reading りやく is the go-on reading of 利益, commonly used in Buddhist contexts.